This Sunday is Commitment Sunday and we will celebrate the Goodness of God in a powerful way in our worship and praise! Our services will be identical - so come at 9:00 am or 11:05 am - and experience the fullness of our music program along with an encouraging word from Paul to the church (Ephesians 3:14-21). You will also have an opportunity to bring your financial commitment cards for 2025 to church and offer them up before the Lord. 

Our theme for this week focuses on all the ways God has been good to us, and all the good that comes when we respond generously to God’s gifts. As stewards of God’s creation, we know that we are blessed when we recognize all things come from God and belong to God, and further blessed when we share in God’s goodness by giving back to God a portion of His generosity. As heirs of God’s Kingdom we have both the privilege of receiving God’s good gifts, and the responsibility to share in God’s redemptive work in the world.

I look forward to sharing this wonderful opportunity of worship and praise with you. See you Sunday!

Peace,

Pastor Todd

PS - In addition to Commitment Sunday, I also hope to see you at our Trunk or Treat tomorrow. And if you haven't already, please consider supporting our Holiday Food Drive as we will be distributing all donated food items to H.A.A.M. and Mission Northeast early next week. The list of requested food is found just below.

Throughout October and in support of our mission partners at H.A.A.M. and Mission Northeast, we will be collecting the food items listed below to help our neighbors in-need this holiday season. All donations can be dropped-off in the Narthex before or after our October worship services. Please no glass containers.

In case you missed it, please read Pastor Todd's formal announcement regarding the overwhelming approval of our Church Council's recommended Phase 1 Projects for our "Embrace the Spirit" building campaign at our called Church Conference this past Monday evening.

The weather forecast is looking GREAT for tomorrow's Trunk or Treat event from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the parking lot.

We hope to see you there!

And don't forget to use this event to support our Holiday Food Drive as we will be collecting CANNED FRUIT to assist our neighbors in need via our mission partners at Humble Area Assistance Ministries (H.A.A.M.) and Mission Northeast.

Donation drop-off bins will be available in the parking lot or feel free to drop off cans in the Narthex.

Join us on Saturday, November 2 at 9:00 am in The Sanctuary (updated room!) as we and Friendship UMC co-host a Disaster Response Training session that is open to all congregations and organizations in the area.

Led by Dr. Godfrey Hubert, Texas Annual Conference Disaster Readiness Coordinator and Founder/ Director of Hope Disaster Recovery, this training class will focus on Mucking & Gutting, Tarping, and Compassionate Care. Since Hurricane Harvey, Dr. Hubert's organizations have worked closely with UMCOR to rebuild over 1,000 homes and have distributed $24 million in basic needs. He and his team have also trained over 3,500 volunteers in 9 different relief services. 

Please RSVP online here to register your planned attendance.

Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

There are many ways to help RAH and Strawbridge takes part in a large meal packing event each year. 

Our next meal packing event date is Sunday, November 3 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at Elm Grove Elementary School.

This is an amazing opportunity for the entire family to support this wonderful mission. Please register here if you'd like to be a part of it!

For more information on this Young Adult outing, please email Pastor Tiffani.

Our next Kairos Prison Ministry Weekend is quickly approaching on November 7-10.

The mission of this ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.

If you’d like to share the Love of Christ to those in desperate need, please contact Gary Buchler.

For more information on this MRC Lecture Series event, please email Pastor Tiffani.

The Chili Cook Off is generously hosted by our Student Ministry!



Do you know someone who is experiencing a long illness or recovery? Or maybe someone who is suffering a loss? If you think they would welcome an encouraging card from our church, please contact Pat Rogers (713-410-3557) and/or Margaret Sugarek (281-682-5335). You can also reach-out to our church secretary, Anne Blakely.

Don't suffer alone - our Stephen Ministry is here to help! Each one of our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers that are ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time. This support is completely confidential. To find out more, please contact Dr. Bill Allen (361-739-5226) and/or Bev Puckett (832-428-4685).

If you or someone you know is homebound and you/they would like to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion, please contact Ellen Cosio via text at (832) 514-0128 and/or Dr. Bill Allen at (361) 739-5226.

Please contact the church office (281-360-4500) during weekday office hours (Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm) to have your prayer concern(s) added to our Intercessory Prayer Team List.

All new Walk to Emmaus dates for 2025 are posted on our website!

Check-out all of our Adult Sunday School class offerings on our website!

Please don't miss our Strawbridge Kids Facebook Page or our most recent Children's/Mission 56 e-Newsletter or our Linktree Page for all upcoming events. Reach-out to Pastor Emily, for any further information!

Kids Sunday School classes begin at 10:05 am! Please be sure to check where your kiddo(s) should go! See the "Kids & 56 Sunday School" graphic above.

We use the KidCheck system for Sunday School sign-ins. All Kindergarteners through 4th graders need to be checked-in using this awesome system. All check-in machines are located just outside Room 109! If you don’t already have a KidCheck account, you can create an account here.

There are several music & arts programs available for anyone interested. For example, the Chancel Choir is rehearsing on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Please contact Pastor Lindsay for any questions or details.